Why a flexible supply chain is the most critical competitive advantage
The article discusses the importance of a flexible supply chain in navigating tariff uncertainties. Purolator Inc. emphasizes the need for adaptability and advanced monitoring systems to manage logistics effectively. The company has been proactive in helping businesses reconfigure their supply chains to mitigate risks associated with tariffs.
- ▪Purolator Inc. has been assisting businesses with shipping and logistics since the late 1980s.
- ▪The company acquired Livingston in February 2025 to enhance its customs brokerage and international trade services.
- ▪Over 30 percent of Purolator's international customers have sought help in reconfiguring their supply chains in the past two years.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountJohn Ferguson is the president and chief executive officer of Purolator Inc., Canada’s leading integrated freight, package and logistics solutions provider.For Canada’s business leaders, managing changing tariffs can feel like daily warfare.In 2026, the critical question I hear most often when speaking with CEOs is: How do I mitigate risk and navigate tariff uncertainty? Getting the answer right is essential. Purolator has been helping business leaders ship to and from Canada since the original Canada-U.S. free trade agreement in the late 1980s. Our experience was battle-tested during the pandemic.
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